A fierce overnight blaze has completely destroyed the Kloof family home of former KwaZulu-Natal premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube, along with three vehicles parked in the property’s garage. The ex-premier, who led the province from 2022-2024, was not home when the fire broke out.
Shocking footage circulating online shows the extent of the devastation – a once-stately residence reduced to charred ruins, with one vehicle completely melted and the roof collapsed. Fire investigators are still working to determine the cause of the mysterious blaze.
WATCH: The home of former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube following a fire that gutted it last night.
The home is located in the suburb of Kloof in Durban – The News Box pic.twitter.com/awDQr1w0C6— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) July 21, 2025
“The entire house is gone, along with all three cars parked inside,” a distraught family associate told reporters. “We don’t understand how this could happen.”
The tragedy has sparked polarized reactions online, with some social media users cruelly celebrating the misfortune while others expressed sympathy. Dube-Ncube has yet to make a public statement about the incident.
Authorities have not indicated whether they suspect foul play in the fire that erased a lifetime of possessions. As the investigation continues, the family faces the difficult task of rebuilding from ashes – both literally and emotionally. The incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly disaster can strike, regardless of status or privilege.